Agenda item

To consider an application for a Premises Licence by Discover the Bluedot Limited in respect of Jodrell Bank Observatory, Telescope Field, Bomish Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9DW.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application for a Premises Licence for Discover The Bluedot, Jodrell Bank Observatory, Telescope Field, Bomish Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9DW.

The following attended the hearing and made representations with respect to the application:

• three representatives of the applicant
• a representative of the Environmental Health Team
• two representatives of Lower Withington Parish Council
• two local residents

After a full hearing of the application and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee reported that, after taking account of:

• The Secretary of State’s Guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003
• Cheshire East Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy
• The four licensing objectives (namely the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm)
• All the evidence, including the oral representations made at the meeting and the written representations of interested parties

the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED

a)    That the application for a premises licence be granted as follows:

1.    Hours Premises are open to the Public

Friday 09.00 to Monday 13.00 

2.    Sale and Supply of Alcohol (for consumption on the premises)

Friday to Sunday 12.00 to 02.00 hours

Sunday to Monday 12.00 to 01.00 hours

3.    Plays (to take place both indoors and outdoors)

Friday to Sunday 9.00 to 03.00 hours

Sunday to Monday 09.00 to 01.00

4.    Films (to take place both indoors and outdoors)

Friday to Sunday 9.00 to 03.00 hours

Sunday to Monday 09.00 to 01.00

5.    Performance of Dance (to take place both indoors and outdoors)

Stand-alone dance performances as part of arts and cultural programme; dancing as part of live music and DJ performances.

Friday to Sunday 9.00 to 03.00 hours

Sunday to Monday 09.00 to 01.00

6.    Provision of Anything of a Similar Description to Live Music, Recorded Music or Performance of Dance (to take place both indoors and outdoors)

Performance if walk about theatre/circus; other forms of arts performance

Friday to Sunday 9.00 to 03.00 hours

Sunday to Monday 09.00 to 01.00

7.    Late Night Refreshment (to take place both indoors and outdoors)

Hot and cold food and hot drink served from food concessions

Friday to Monday 23.00 to 05.00 hours

8.    Live Music and Recorded (to take place both indoors and outdoors)

Friday and Saturday Main Stage 09.00 to 23.00 All other stages 09.00 to 02.00

Saturday to Sunday Main Stage 09.00 to 23.00 All other stages 09.00 to 02.00

Sunday to Monday Main Stage 09.00 to 23.00 All other stages 09.00 to 01.00

b)    that:

1. the conditions proposed by Environmental Health, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report, be attached to the premises licence

2. the conditions contained within the Noise Management Plan be attached to the premises licence
   
   
3. the conditions offered by the applicant in the application form (Appendix 1 to the report) be attached to the premises licence

The Applicant and Parties who had made relevant representations were reminded of their right to appeal this decision to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days.